Physical Therapist Outpatient

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to assist patients in regaining strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will assess needs with physicians and tailor therapy plans for meaningful goals and outcomes.

You will lead evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and document results while educating patients and families on safe exercises and independence. Join a team delivering exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of start date.
• Master’s/Bachelor’s/Doctorate degree in physical therapy or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans with physicians and the care team.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitor progress, adjust therapy plans, and document outcomes accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your Role Will Include

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)
• Master’s Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Doctorate Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.